Hygrophila polysperma 'Tiger'
If you want colour without turning your tank into a high-maintenance science project, this is a solid pick. Hygrophila polysperma ‘Tiger’ throws out light green leaves with darker striping that can lean pinkish under stronger light. Bit of pattern, bit of attitude - without the drama.
It grows fast, adapts to pretty much anything, and fills space before you’ve even finished your tea.
🌿 Why you want it
- Subtle striped pattern - something different from plain greens
- Can push pink/red tones with decent light
- Grows fast and fills gaps quickly
- Super hardy - good for beginners and lazy days
✂️ The “this is getting dense” situation
Yeah… it thickens up fast.
Stems branch out, leaves stack, and suddenly you’ve got a proper bush. Trim it back, replant the tops, and it just keeps going.
Good problem to have.
📍 Where it fits
- Midground to background
- Works great as a dense bush or background filler
- Can be shaped pretty easily with trimming
💡 Care
- Light: low to high (more light = better colour and tighter growth)
- CO₂: not needed, but helps colour pop
- Growth: fast
- Propagation: cut stems and replant
💧 Water tolerance
Handles a wide range - soft to hard, no worries. Not picky about parameters.
💬 TBC take
This is your “easy colour, zero stress” plant.
Chuck it in and it’ll do its thing - grow fast, add pattern, and make your tank look way more interesting without demanding anything fancy in return.